Nationalism

Essentialism
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Nationalism Essentialism
 Definition and Origin  Meaning
 Historical Significan  Essentialism and Education
 Neo-nationalism  Three basic principles of
essentialism

Regionalism and its effects Philosophical View on

on Nationalism Essentialism
 Nationalism:

 Definition of nationalism: Accroding to Prof. Hans Kohn , a well-known authority

on nationalism defines the concept as ‘a state of mind, in which the supreme loyalty
of the individual is felt to be due to the nation state.
 Origin of nationalism term: Nationalism as a term was mentioned for the first time
in 1409 at Leipzig University. It was not before the end of the eighteenth century that
it began to be used in the sense of national egoism.
 History of nationalism
 French Revolution
First Expression of Nationalism: French Revolution led to a change in politics and
constitution of France. In 1789 the power was transferred from monarchy to a body of
citizens. It was proclaimed that henceforth the French people would shape the destiny of
their country. 
 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
• Foreign rulers often decided to oppress their subjects, contributing to the rise of
nationalism.
• Reactions drove the nationalist feeling about injustice and the arbitrary reign of unjust
kings.
• Famous poets, politicians, and philosophers like Machiavelli, Mills, Mazzini, and
Garibaldi contributed significantly to the public’s political awareness and national
pride.
 Positive effects of Nationalism
 It helps in the overall well-being of the country.
 Nationalism becomes a country’s strength

Negative effects of Nationalism

 It can lead to a sense of indifference.
 It can create in-differences among individuals, rather than in communities.

Neo nationalism: Neo-nationalism would refer to the new wave of nationalism

that is emerging as a reaction against supra-national or globalist initiatives like the
European Union and Trans-Pacific Partnership.
 Regionalism and its effects on nationalism

 Pros and Cons of Nationalism and Regionalism: Nationalism can cause positive as
well as negative effects on regionalism and vice versa.
 Relationship between Nationalism and regionalism , they can decide the future of a
nation as well as aggravate or conciliate the present situation of the nation.
 Regionalism and Nationalism, two faces of a coin. If both regionalism and
nationalism be upheld equally, the current national conflict can be rightly be resolved.
 Essentialism

 MEANING: Essentialism is the view that certain categories have an underlying

reality or true nature that one cannot observe directly.
 Origin: Essentialism is an American philosophy of education which began in 1930s
and 1940s . °The two origin of essentialism is from idealism and realism
  Essentialism and Education

william bagley introduce the philosophy of essentialism in education in the 1930s.

 It is an educational philosophy whose adherents believe that children should learn the
traditional basic subjects thoroughly.
 The aim is to install students with the "essentials" of academic knowledge, enacting a
back-to-basics approach.
 Essentialism teach us the core objectives is for the stidents to learn the essential
( which can change over time )
 Three Basic Principles

According to Johnson et. al. (2011), the three basic principles of essentialism are:
 A core of information,
 Hard work and mental discipline.
 Teacher-centered instruction.
 Philosophical View on Essentialism
 Essentialism is a philosophical view that one’s decisions should be made deliberately
and carefully, with consideration of the long-term consequences. This view of
decision-making is based on the assumption that each individual’s choices should be
based on his or her own values and goals, rather than allowing other people’s agendas
to take precedence.
 Essentialism is often seen as a way of life, and is based on the idea of “living
intentionally”. This means that one should strive to be mindful of the implications of
his or her decisions and act in accordance with his or her own values and beliefs.
Essentialists reject the notion of “living recklessly”, or making decisions without
considering the consequences.
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